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The Count of Monte Cristo

★5.6 1956 2 Seasons TV-MA

The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 39 episodes

The Affair of the Three Napoleons

Episode 01

The Affair of the Three Napoleons

Feb 20, 1956 · 30 min

A call for help, out of the Count's past, comes from the beautiful Renee, daughter of one of the Count's oldest friends.

The Pen and the Sword

Episode 02

The Pen and the Sword

— · 30 min

The Count uncovers corruption in high places, when the Minister of Justice becomes the prime target for Monte Cristo's own brand of justice.

The De Berry Affair

Episode 03

The De Berry Affair

Dec 16, 1955 · 30 min

When the Count foils a plot to assassinate King Louis, the trail leads to the King's niece, the Duchess De Berry.

The Black Death

Episode 04

The Black Death

— · 30 min

When a plague strikes Paris and the Count finds the Minister of Health is fattening his own purse at the expense of the sick, can the Count expose him before the Minister's assassin strikes?

Affair of Honor

Episode 05

Affair of Honor

— · 30 min

A duel between two hot-headed young men, both in love with the same girl, leads to the death of one of them, but who dipped the sword in poison? The Count must find the killer before the killer strikes at the Count.

First Train to Paris

Episode 06

First Train to Paris

— · 30 min

Disaster strikes the first steam train to Paris, but when he finds that it was reported in the press 6 hours before the explosion, the Count investigates.

The Sardinia Affair

Episode 07

The Sardinia Affair

— · 30 min

The Count sails to the Island of Sardinia in response to an urgent plea from his loyal comrade Mario, but when the Count arrives he finds Mario dead, shot through the back with an arrow.

Return to the Chateau D'If

Episode 08

Return to the Chateau D'If

Sep 28, 1956 · 30 min

When the young Duke of Renoldi is abducted and thrown into prison, the Count finds he must return to the very dungeons that held him prisoner for 12 long years.

The Golden Blade

Episode 09

The Golden Blade

Nov 9, 1956 · 30 min

When the Army Paymaster's gold shipment to Calais is robbed by bandits, a young sergeant is accused of the crime. The Count is convinced of his innocence, and must save the sergeant from the guillotine.

Andorra

Episode 10

Andorra

Nov 23, 1956 · 30 min

Receiving an urgent request for help from his old friend the Duke of Andorra, the Count arrives to find the Duke dead, murdered by his ambitious brother. The Count must now protect the Duke's children from their venomous uncle.

The Duel

Episode 11

The Duel

Nov 16, 1956 · 30 min

Four men have been marked to die, one by one. Provoked by insults in public, each fought a duel and died, the last being a friend of Monte Cristo. Now the Count must find out the reason behind the duels.

Victor Hugo

Episode 12

Victor Hugo

Sep 21, 1956 · 30 min

A onetime galley slave, suspected of attempting to murder the playwright Victor Hugo, is seized by the Paris police. Only the Count is convinced of his innocence, and he must uncover the guilty party.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.6 /10

based on 7 votes

Synopsis

The Count of Monte Cristo was a 1956 ITC Entertainment/TPA television series adapted very loosely from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Sidney Marshall. It premiered in the UK in early 1956 and ran for 39 thirty-minute episodes. The first twelve episodes were filmed in the United States, at the Hal Roach studios, with the rest being filmed at ITC's traditional home of Elstree. A 5-disc DVD set containing all thirty-nine episodes was released by Network Studio on 12 April 2010. ITC produced a film based on the same source-material, The Count of Monte-Cristo, in 1975.

DramaAction & Adventure

Cast

2 principal cast

George Dolenz

George Dolenz

Edmond Dantes / The Count of Monte Cristo

Nick Cravat

Nick Cravat

Jacopo

Where to watch The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 2 seasons and 39 total episodes, rated 5.6/10 by 7 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Count of Monte Cristo have?

The Count of Monte Cristo has 2 seasons with 39 episodes in total.

Is The Count of Monte Cristo still on the air?

The Count of Monte Cristo has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Count of Monte Cristo?

The Count of Monte Cristo airs on Associated Television.

When did The Count of Monte Cristo first air?

The Count of Monte Cristo first aired on February 20, 1956.

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